Changing careers at 12 years into a job, is it realistic? - 3 months and counting

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Did you take a pay cut?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 3 months.

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.